1970 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1970 Aston Martin DB6. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1970 Aston Martin DB6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Aston Martin DB6.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Aston Martin DB6 | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB6 | Indigo |
Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 549 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2900 mm |